Osteomyelitis in Heterotopic Ossification after Trochanteric Pressure Sore Reconstruction: A Case Report
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Yumin Kim; Park Sun-Kyung; 김종호
- Source
- Journal of Wound Management and Research, 18(3), pp.200-204 Oct, 2022
- Subject
- 의학일반
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2586-0410
2586-0402
Heterotopic ossification is defined as the development of mature bone tissue outside normal bone. Osteomyelitis is an infection-related inflammatory disorder of the bones. Although pressure sores accompanied by heterotopic ossification have been reported, there have been no reports of osteomyelitis occurring in proximity to heterotopic ossification. Herein, we report a rare case of osteomyelitis in heterotopic ossification after trochanteric pressure sore reconstruction. We also emphasize the importance of proper diagnosis and surgical approach for this infected heterotopic ossification lesion.